The City of North Richland Hills invites residents to participate in our 2021 Citizen Survey. The survey is being mailed this week to 8,000 randomly selected households with the option to respond by mail or online. Additionally, any NRH resident can take the survey online at www.nrhtx.com/survey. Some of the topics assessed on the survey are public safety, parks and recreation, streets and traffic, and customer service. It will take around 20 minutes to complete. 

You may have noticed something different about the city's website this week. It has a new look! The City of North Richland Hills launched a redesign of www.nrhtx.com on Wednesday. The website showcases a new look and feel, while continuing to provide helpful information and online services for residents and visitors.

The homepage features a new slideshow with images of city events, services and facilities. There is also a new section that highlights some of our top pages including adoptable pets, parks and trails, public meetings, water and garbage service, the bond program for street improvements and our new E-Services Portal. The new portal allows customers to conveniently submit applications online for building permits, garage sale permits, special event permits and more. The city’s news and calendar are displayed in a new format on the home page and a new section has been added to highlight professional accreditations and awards that the city has earned. The main navigation on the site has not changed.

We welcome your feedback about the new website design. Email your comments to communications@nrhtx.com.

Say so long to summer at the ultimate pool party for you and your pooch! The North Richland Hills Animal Adoption & Rescue Center invites you to their Doggie Beach Bash at NRH₂O Family Water Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25. Admission is $20 per person including up to two dogs, with proceeds benefiting the NRH animal shelter. Tickets will be available online or at the gate. For more information, please visit www.nrhtx.com/beachbash or call 817-427-6570.

The annual National Night Out will take place this year on Tuesday, Oct. 5. Neighborhoods that would like to participate are encouraged to register, so we can plan to have city, police, and fire personnel attend your event. The registration form is available online at www.nrhtx.com/NNO.

The City of North Richland Hills is holding a community cleanup event where residents can drop off unwanted bulky items. Paper shredding will also be available. The Fall Community Cleanup / Bulky Item Drop Off Event will take place Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 9 a.m. to Noon. Drop-off will cease when the trucks are full, so please arrive early. The event will take place in the east parking lot of The Hills Church, located off of Meadow Lakes Drive. Please view the site map and a list of items that will be accepted at https://nrhtx.com/1062/Community-Cleanup-Event. This event is for North Richland Hills residents only. Proof of NRH residency (driver's license or water bill) must be presented. If you have any questions, please contact Code Compliance at 817-427-6663 during regular business hours.

The NRH Library is hosting the Mid-Cities Teen Book Fest (MCTBF) with both virtual and in-person activities. Virtual activities will take place on Friday, Oct. 15 with special guests like Neal Shusterman (Scythe) and fan-favorite manga drawing workshops with Misako Rocks. Then, drop by the NRH Library at 9015 Grand Ave. on Saturday, Oct. 16 for the live and in-person event! There will be free lunch and snacks, engaging panel discussions, book signings, and special guests April Henry (Playing with Fire) and Brigid Kemmerer (A Curse So Dark and Lonely). MCTBF is a free yearly event where teens in the DFW area have the chance to meet their favorite authors and other book-loving teens. Please visit library.nrhtx.com/MCTBF for more information.

Make a difference in your community by being part of the 2021 Neighborhood Initiative Program Fix It Blitz on Saturday, October 16. The annual Fix It Blitz is a time of community service when volunteers unite in a common mission to improve the lives of others. It is a day to celebrate the power of people to make a difference!

Fix It Blitz volunteers make a difference by helping the elderly, disabled, single parents and veterans who are struggling to complete needed minor exterior property repairs and yard work. Projects may include mowing, tree trimming, fence repair, debris removal, light construction, painting, etc. There will be projects for all ages and skill levels. Please register online by September 27 to be assigned a project and receive your free t-shirt.

Donations are very important to the work of the Neighborhood Initiative Program as we support those who are economically challenged. Donations are used to purchase building materials, tools, supplies and equipment needed to complete home maintenance projects. We have several sponsor opportunities for those wishing to support this worthwhile cause while gaining exposure for a business or organization.

To volunteer, make a donation or see if you qualify for assistance, visit www.nrhtx.com/NIP, call 817-427-6651 or e-mail NIP@nrhtx.com.